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Featured Events:

LEED Workshop Schedule 2008:

LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop
Date: September 16, 2008
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Georgia Trane
2677 Buford Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Information Flyer
To Register: www.usgbc.org/workshops/register


Green Scene 2008:
Join us for our monthly Green networking event - September 9th

WHO: Those who are passionate about sustainability, or just want to network and learn about green buildings.
WHAT: Beer, Wine & Cocktails!

*Cash Bar*
Appetizers provided by our sponsors:
CUH2A and DPR Construction

WHERE: Shout
1197 Peachtree St. NE #526
Atlanta, GA 30361
404-846-2000
RSVP

WHEN: TUESDAY, September 9th
6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Why Green Scene?
Become a member of the USGBC Atlanta Chapter
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Build a network of sustainable resources
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Learn how you can get more involved in the local USGBC chapter

2008 Educational Events:
7th Annual A/E/C Georgia Mega Meeting
"The Value of Sustainability, How it contributes to your business or organization."
September 16, 2008
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Cobb Galleria Centre
Two Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
770-955-8000
Cost: $45 before September 12th, $60 after September 12th.
Register online

LEED for Existing Building v2.0 Accredited Professional Exam
Registration closes September 30, 2008
Last exam date is December 31, 2008
If you have not yet scheduled an exam session: You have until September 30 to schedule your LEED for Existing Buildings v2.0 exam and you may take the exam up until December 31, 2008.

As of September 1, 2008, all projects registering with the U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC) for LEED for Existing Buildings are required to register under the new LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance <http://lists.usgbc.org/t/853814/12093497/703/0/> Rating System.

As a registrant for the LEED for Existing Buildings v2.0 AP exam please review the following options available to you:

• If you have scheduled an exam session between now and September 30, 2008: There is nothing you need to do. In the event that you do not pass your exam, you will still be able to register for a new LEED for Existing Buildings v2.0 AP exam through September 30, 2008.

• If you have scheduled an exam session between October 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008:

Option 1: Keep your appointment. If you need to retest, you will need to study from the new LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System and Reference Guide.
Option 2: Cancel your scheduled exam using the procedures outlined in the candidate handbook. Once your exam is cancelled, you have the option to participate in the Beta testing of the new LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M exam for free. Beta testing will occur in November, 2008. Although specific details will follow, please know now that if you participate in the Beta testing event, it will take several months to receive your pass or fail notification. If you are interested in this option, please contact GBCI at volunteer@gbci.org.

To schedule, reschedule, cancel or confirm an exam appointment, please visit Prometric’s Web site: www.prometric.com/gbci <http://lists.usgbc.org/t/853814/12093497/704/0/> . Please note that Prometric charges a $30 rescheduling fee for any appointment cancelled or rescheduled within 30 days of the original exam date. For instructions and policies regarding Prometric scheduling, please see pages 6-8 of the LEED AP Candidate Handbook <http://lists.usgbc.org/t/853814/12093497/705/0/> . If you have questions regarding your exam appointment or the scheduling process, please contact Prometric at 1-800-853-6769.

For more information on the LEED for Existing Buildings v2.0 exam retirement, please visit GBCI’s Web site <http://lists.usgbc.org/t/853814/12093497/706/0/> . If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call our Customer Service Staff at 1-800-795-1746.

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